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FINANCE
EXCLUSIVE: Councils told to 'avoid publicity' over business rates refunds
By Dan Peters | 10 November 2026
Councils have been told to ‘avoid publicity’ as they refund thousands of business ratepayers overcharged because of an error in government regulations, The MJ can reveal.
POLICY AND POLITICS
Visitor levy 'chance to prove what devolution can deliver'
By Dan Peters | 06 November 2026
The introduction of the Visitor Levy Bill to Parliament ‘marks one of the biggest steps for fisca...
POLICY AND POLITICS
Mayors to hold water firms to account
By Dan Peters | 05 November 2026
Mayors will receive powers through legislation to hold water firms to account for their performance.
WHITEHALL
McMahon: Legislation to protect city status 'where necessary'
By Dan Peters | 02 November 2026
Minister Jim McMahon has said the Government will introduce legislation ‘where necessary’ to help...
POLICY AND POLITICS
Four councils reject planning rule change
By Dan Peters | 30 October 2026
Four English councils have rejected government reforms transferring planning decisions from elect...
SAFETY
Post-Grenfell progress still under scrutiny
By Dan Peters | 28 October 2026
The Building Safety Bill strengthens council enforcement powers on unsafe cladding, but funding a...
EMPLOYMENT
Cornwall silent on exit payments after chief executive and finance boss quit
By Neil Merrick | 27 October 2026
A council that lost its chief executive and chief finance officer within a month has refused to r...
GOVERNANCE
Getting online back in line
By Martin Ford | 21 October 2026
Social media has had a seismic impact on the political landscape, but it now faces calls to curb ...
LEGISLATION
Tower block safety Bill introduced into Parliament
By Neil Merrick | 20 October 2026
A Bill enforcing tougher safety standards in residential tower blocks has been introduced in Parl...
ELECTIONS
Modernising local government election services for the future
By Peter Stanyon | 12 October 2026
Tinkering with the voting system is not enough, it’s time for a wholescale review of how we deliv...
PUBLIC HEALTH
How councils can create smoke and vape-free spaces
By Dr Sarah McNulty | 12 October 2026
Dr Sarah McNulty explains how Knowsley is leading local action to protect children and advance sm...
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- EXCLUSIVE: Embattled Basildon pauses chief executive search
- EXCLUSIVE: Councils told to 'avoid publicity' over business rates refunds
- Impact of ICB cuts leads councils to moot legal challenge
- Rewiring the state: The case for a 50 to state pension age labour market measure
- Scottish councils reject reorganisation
Director of Adult Social Care
£101,636 - £112,285 per annum (SLMG1)
As a key member of the Directorate Leadership Team, you will provide visible and effective leadership Apply for this job
Director of Adults Service Development
£101,636 - £112,285 per annum (SLMG 1)
This is a strategic improvement and assurance leadership role focused on driving the Adults Social Care improvement journey Apply for this job
Adult Social Care and Commissioning Director Roles
£101,636 - £112,285 per annum (SLMG 1)
This is an exciting time to join Nottingham City Council and help shape the future of Adult Social Care for the city. Apply for this job
- EXCLUSIVE: Embattled Basildon pauses chief executive search
- EXCLUSIVE: Councils told to 'avoid publicity' over business rates refunds
- Impact of ICB cuts leads councils to moot legal challenge
- Rewiring the state: The case for a 50 to state pension age labour market measure
- Scottish councils reject reorganisation
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